<p>In a rare event, the monsoon on Sunday covered both Delhi and Mumbai together. While it hit the national capital two days earlier than schedule, its entry into the financial capital is two weeks late, according to the India Meteorological Department (IMD). "The Southwest Monsoon has advanced over Mumbai and Delhi today (June 25)," an IMD official said.</p>

<p>The monsoon, which had a slow start, has now made swift progress, covering numerous regions, including some parts of Maharashtra, entire Karnataka, Kerala, Tamil Nadu, Chhattisgarh, Odisha, northeast India, West Bengal, Jharkhand, Bihar, east Uttar Pradesh, Uttarakhand, most parts of Himachal Pradesh, and some parts of Haryana, according to an IMD official.</p>

<p>Normally, the rain-bearing system reaches Kerala by June 1, Mumbai by June 11, and the national capital by June 27.</p>

<p>Although the monsoon has covered a significant portion of north India, including Ladakh, Himachal Pradesh, Uttarakhand, and a large part of Jammu and Kashmir, on schedule or slightly ahead, it is currently running 10-12 days behind schedule for a considerable part of central India, where a significant number of farmers heavily rely on it.</p>

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<p>D S Pai, a senior scientist at the IMD, explained that Cyclone Biparjoy had impacted the monsoon's progress over southern India and the adjoining western and central parts of the country.</p>

<p>He said, "Since the system absorbed most of the moisture, the monsoon's progress along the west coast was slow." However, the Bay of Bengal branch of the monsoon, responsible for bringing rains to the northeast and east India, remained stronger between June 11 and June 23.</p>

<p>Pai attributed this to a low-pressure system that formed over the Bay of Bengal in mid-June and the remnants of cyclone Biparjoy, which aided the monsoon's advancement over east India.</p>

<p>Pai noted that the Arabian Sea branch of the monsoon is now gaining strength with a low-pressure system developing over the Bay of Bengal. "The monsoon may cover the entire Maharashtra and some parts of Gujarat and Rajasthan on Sunday," added the senior meteorologist.</p>

<p>He said that it represents a new pulse of the monsoon, and rapid progress is expected.</p>

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In a rare event, the monsoon on Sunday covered both Delhi and Mumbai together. While it hit the national capital two days earlier than schedule, its entry into the financial capital is two weeks late, according to the India Meteorological Department (IMD).

In a rare event, the monsoon on Sunday covered both Delhi and Mumbai together. While it hit the national capital two days earlier than schedule, its entry into the financial capital is two weeks late, according to the India Meteorological Department (IMD). "The Southwest Monsoon has advanced over Mumbai and Delhi today (June 25)," an IMD official said. The monsoon, which had a slow start, has now made swift progress, covering numerous regions, including some parts of Maharashtra, entire Karnataka, Kerala, Tamil Nadu, Chhattisgarh, Odisha, northeast India, West Bengal, Jharkhand, Bihar, east Uttar Pradesh, Uttarakhand, most parts of Himachal Pradesh, and some parts of Haryana, according to an IMD official. Normally, the rain-bearing system reaches Kerala by June 1, Mumbai by June 11, and the national capital by June 27. Although the monsoon has covered a significant portion of north India, including Ladakh, Himachal Pradesh, Uttarakhand, and a large part of Jammu and Kashmir, on schedule or slightly ahead, it is currently running 10-12 days behind schedule for a considerable part of central India, where a significant number of farmers heavily rely on it. Moderate to intense spells of rain very likely to occur at Sindhudurg, Palghar, Mumbai, and Thane during the next 3-4 hours: IMD https://t.co/aJFyTPIoDj — ANI (@ANI) June 25, 2023 × D S Pai, a senior scientist at the IMD, explained that Cyclone Biparjoy had impacted the monsoon's progress over southern India and the adjoining western and central parts of the country. He said, "Since the system absorbed most of the moisture, the monsoon's progress along the west coast was slow." However, the Bay of Bengal branch of the monsoon, responsible for bringing rains to the northeast and east India, remained stronger between June 11 and June 23. Pai attributed this to a low-pressure system that formed over the Bay of Bengal in mid-June and the remnants of cyclone Biparjoy, which aided the monsoon's advancement over east India. Pai noted that the Arabian Sea branch of the monsoon is now gaining strength with a low-pressure system developing over the Bay of Bengal. "The monsoon may cover the entire Maharashtra and some parts of Gujarat and Rajasthan on Sunday," added the senior meteorologist. He said that it represents a new pulse of the monsoon, and rapid progress is expected. WATCH WION LIVE HERE You can now write for wionews.com and be a part of the community. Share your stories and opinions with us here.

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<p>Heavy rains lashed Mumbai today leaving streets waterlogged in several parts of the city.</p>

<p>The Santacruz observatory in Mumbai received 25 mm of rain till Friday evening. The Metrological office has predicted more rains in the city over the weekend.</p>

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<p>The government has put the National Disaster Relief Force(NDRF) on alert as several areas were inundated due to rains.</p>

<p>The monsoon arrived in&nbsp;Maharashtra on Friday bringing rains in the city. &nbsp;According to the Meteorological Department, in the next few hours, it may reach the surrounding areas around Mumbai.</p>

<p>At least two flight were cancelled due to flooding, reports said. Hindmata and Lower Parel were flooded on Saturday morning.</p>

<p>"Heavy to very heavy rainfall was recorded in the suburbs till 8.30 am today," IMD Deputy Director K S Hosalikar said.</p>

<p>Meanwhile, trains on the suburban section of the Central Railway (CR) were running late by 10-12 minutes due to the showers, an official said, adding that there were no cancellations.</p>

<p>"There was a case of wall debris falling on tracks this morning on Down slow line. The debris were removed immediately and for some time, trains on down slow line were diverted to the fast line," Sunil Udasi, Chief PRO of CR, said.</p>

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Hindmata and Lower Parel were flooded on Saturday morning.

Heavy rains lashed Mumbai today leaving streets waterlogged in several parts of the city. The Santacruz observatory in Mumbai received 25 mm of rain till Friday evening. The Metrological office has predicted more rains in the city over the weekend. Heavy rain lashes #Mumbai leaving streets water-logged in several parts of the city. Visuals from Mahim area #Maharashtra pic.twitter.com/ter2ovY8M3 — ANI (@ANI) June 9, 2018 × The government has put the National Disaster Relief Force(NDRF) on alert as several areas were inundated due to rains. The monsoon arrived in Maharashtra on Friday bringing rains in the city. According to the Meteorological Department, in the next few hours, it may reach the surrounding areas around Mumbai. At least two flight were cancelled due to flooding, reports said. Hindmata and Lower Parel were flooded on Saturday morning. "Heavy to very heavy rainfall was recorded in the suburbs till 8.30 am today," IMD Deputy Director K S Hosalikar said. Meanwhile, trains on the suburban section of the Central Railway (CR) were running late by 10-12 minutes due to the showers, an official said, adding that there were no cancellations. "There was a case of wall debris falling on tracks this morning on Down slow line. The debris were removed immediately and for some time, trains on down slow line were diverted to the fast line," Sunil Udasi, Chief PRO of CR, said.

Heavy rains lash Mumbai again; flights cancelled